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What is Newborn Screening?

Many parents are unaware of the conditions included in screening, or that it varies from state to state. Baby’s First Test brings together resources to help guide parents and health professionals alike.

What Your State Offers

Every state has its own Newborn Screening program. Learn about it.

Find a Condition

Get information about the 80 screenable conditions.

What To Expect

Newborn screening is just one of many things that happen in the first few days after a baby is born. The following information can help prepare expecting parents for the newborn screening process and answer common question, such as:

What should I do before birth? What are the screening procedures? What happens to the blood sample? How should I respond to results? What are the screening outcomes?

The Public Square

An online space dedicated to ongoing conversations about newborn screening.

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National Maps

Newborn Screening is an evolving system that is different throughout the country. 

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Resources

Educational resources from states and organizations across the U.S.

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Every person, every family, and every story is different. What’s your #newbornscreening story? Share your experience with us by clicking the #linkinbio Baby's First Test wants to wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving! We are thankful for all of our partners and #newbornscreening champions! Because of you, every baby has a chance for a healthy start! . . Did you know that today is also Family Health History Day? We encourage you all to take the time to talk to your family and learn your #familyhealthhistory! Knowing your family health history is important and can help you make informed decisions about your care! Today is National Rural Health Day! We want to celebrate our #rural communities and shine light on the unique health issues they face. Did you know that families living in rural areas are less likely to be aware of #newbornscreening? It’s important that we educate and support families in rural communities, so they can feel empowered to navigate the newborn screening system! #powerofrural Stay up to date about what #newbornscreening conditions your state screens for by subscribing to our monthly newsletter! We added a feature to share which states are adding new conditions to their #newbornscreening panel that month! Our November newsletter is coming out next week, so subscribe today by clicking the #linkinbio! We are wishing all of our #geneticcounselors a very happy #geneticcounselorawarenessday! 🧬 Thank you for all that you do to support and educate patients and families! #iamageneticcounselor Join @expectinghealth to hear from #parents and #healthcare providers! . Originally, an early #pregnant screening to determine the risk of three conditions, noninvasive #prenatal screening, has become the lexicon in prenatal care. . Interested in learning about the evolving field of #noninvasiveprenatalscreening? Join @expectinghealth this Thursday, November 14th at 4pm ET for an educational webinar! Register by clicking the #linkinbio!

Healthcare Professionals

We can provide up-to-date information on some of the most commonly asked issues about newborn screening so health care professionals can be prepared to answer questions from their patients.

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